During the course of the operation, seven search warrants were served and more than 30 bicycles were recovered, many of which have been confirmed stolen and returned to their owners, Pooley said. One of the recovered bicycles was valued at $11,000 and was being marketed on eBay.

Police said they found drug paraphernalia, prescription drugs, heroin and methamphetamine during the service of the search warrants. Officers also recovered electronics and other property believed to be stolen.

Pooley said bike owners who register, photograph, etch, record the serial number in a safe place at home or otherwise take proactive crime prevention steps have a significantly higher chance of recovering stolen property. Register your bike with the city of Tempe at www.tempe.gov/registeryourbike.